Forum requires users to log in with their Apple ID and password, ends with error

Jan 31, 2014 15:33 GMT  ·  By

Apple is having some problems with its forums today. While trying to access discussion threads, I was greeted by a log-in prompt, followed by an error that states, “The system is unavailable.”

Apple’s System Status page says everything is fine with the company’s servers, but a quick trip to Apple Support Communities reveals (at least for now) that Apple is dealing with some problems.

Simply trying to view a discussion redirects me to My Apple ID page where Apple asks for my Apple ID and password. Upon entering my password, the site said it had expired, though I’m having no problems downloading apps from iTunes.

That’s not all. Apple also asks that you create a username before accessing the forums. Then, when you finally think you’re done, the following error pops up: “The system is unavailable.”

Strangest thing. Anyone here experience this as well?

Update: apparently there was some scheduled maintenance going on.